Sales Agent

Ee Darlington; Little Altcar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An international polymer distribution company in the UK is looking for a professional UK Sales Agent to drive business development and establish sales supply networks. The ideal candidate will leverage their existing network within the polymer market and demonstrate proven sales expertise. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, building client relationships, and preparing sales reports. This position offers a competitive salary with performance-related bonuses, flexible hours, and a chance to work with top polymer producers.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in polymers, sales, marketing or business management.
• Strong network in the polymer market, especially for PE and PP.
• Self-motivated and result-driven with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business opportunities through existing network.
• Achieve sales and pricing objectives across the UK market.
• Build strong relationships with clients and provide tailored solutions.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts to assess sales efforts.

Skills

Sales experience

Networking in polymers

Negotiation skills

Business development

Fluent English

Job description

Due to business expansion, we are seeking a professional salesperson to develop business relationships and new opportunities across the United Kingdom, sourcing products from the Middle East, USA and Asia. The UK Sales Agent will introduce our existing network contacts to the company and establish the sales supply to these companies, which include both virgin materials and recycled plastics.

Our client is an international polymer distribution/trading company partnering some of the world’s leading polymer producers.

Responsibilities

• Utilise your existing network to drive new business opportunities into the company.
• Achieve sales and pricing objectives at the customer in terms of contribution margin, volume, customer share, cost management, bad debt, and working capital.
• Cover the UK market; travel across the UK will be required.
• Identify opportunities, market segments and target clients to generate new leads.
• Build strong relationships with key clients, understand their business objectives and provide solutions to meet their requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective delivery of products and solutions to customers.
• Prepare sales reports and sales forecasts to evaluate sales efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain focus on sales (95% of time) with light administrative duties.
• Work with the product portfolio of PE & PP prime and off‑spec polymers, and additional engineering grades.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in polymers, sales, marketing or business management.
• A strong network in the polymer market with particular interest in PE, PP.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• A proven track record of generating business, achieving sales targets and driving revenue.
• An experienced negotiator able to maximise margins and close deals.
• Possess a strong network in the UK market of customers.
• Self‑motivated and result‑driven, proactive in identifying and pursuing business opportunities.
• Candidate must be a sole trader / self‑employed.
• Understanding of CIF port (no warehousing or site in the UK).

Salary: £25,877 - £27,515 per annum, plus up to £2,000 performance‑related bonus. Working hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday (including occasional Saturdays).